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GMC Forum _ PRACTICE ROOM _ 8-string Pickups Upgrade
Posted by: thefireball Dec 25 2013, 04:27 AM
Yep, I went active. For no particular reason except the price was right from a friend. They are better than what I had. I made a before and after comparison video if you would like to hear. Listen closely. The EMGs are just a bit clearer and more compressed.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 25 2013, 09:20 AM
The also sound a bit darker than the stock pickups - switched back and forth between the low stringed riffage and this is what I felt 
Congrats on the acquisition Bran!
Posted by: thefireball Dec 25 2013, 03:14 PM
Congrats on the acquisition Bran!Thank you Cosmin
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 26 2013, 05:25 PM
Congratulations on upgrade!
This video is very well done - to my ears new pickups sound more rich, while stock sound a bit thinner.
Also new pickups seem to have more details in the sound and bass.
I think these will suit your playing style very well.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 26 2013, 11:15 PM
Nothing to it man
I think it's really well done, especially that there's a comparison method - which is the most important aspect, in respect to the purpose of the video.
Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 27 2013, 03:44 AM
Congrats on the upgrade I had an IRG8 and I must admit the pickups part of why I sold the guitar. They are actually bass pickups taken from a CORT bass and repurposed for the guitar. Th emg 808s are a good upgrade so well done there! Some people make use of the 16 volt mod in order to make the signal a big more clear. The mod involves adding another 8 volt and giving more headroom to the overall sound. Folks usually find it gives a clearer, less compressed sound. Here is a graphic.
So getting rid of them is a must if you plan on keeping the guitar
Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 27 2013, 10:43 AM
Nice comparison mate! Congrats on Your new toys To be honest I feel like the rhythm tone is a bit harsh but the playing is descent anyway 
As for the 18V mod - it's worth trying Gives more dynamics
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 27 2013, 10:56 PM
I had an IRG8 and I must admit the pickups part of why I sold the guitar. They are actually bass pickups taken from a CORT bass and repurposed for the guitar. Th emg 808s are a good upgrade so well done there! Some people make use of the 16 volt mod in order to make the signal a big more clear. The mod involves adding another 8 volt and giving more headroom to the overall sound. Folks usually find it gives a clearer, less compressed sound. Here is a graphic.So getting rid of them is a must if you plan on keeping the guitar
Ha! I had no clue about this whole trick so far - but, is there enough space to place 2 batteries in there?
Posted by: thefireball Dec 28 2013, 05:28 PM
Yeah I had heard about the 18V mod. I don't know. I might keep it in mind. I'm still developing a tone, but yeah, i am looking to make my tone better for rhythms.
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